Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Director, Supply Chain Operations

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta$120K — $145K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years leading Supply Chain operations, ideally in an Integrated Delivery Network or related sectors
  • Proven experience in cultivating high-performing teams and individual development
  • Deep knowledge of process analysis, strategy formation, and large-scale change management
  • Ability to lead cross-functional project teams effectively
  • Preferred: Master's degree and relevant procurement certifications (e.g., CMRP, PMP, CPM, APICS)
  • Preferred: Experience with ERP systems such as Workday or Lawson and point-of-use technologies
  • Preferred: Background in implementing AGVs or AMRs in healthcare settings

Responsibilities

  • Ensure supply availability and fulfill orders effectively to support patient care
  • Develop a streamlined logistics and distribution model for the entire health system
  • Oversee inventory management and turnover across stock locations
  • Manage both clinical and non-clinical assets across the organization
  • Optimize linen operations to enhance availability and utilization

Benefits

  • Collaborative and customer-focused workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Engagement in cutting-edge supply chain technologies
  • Impactful role directly contributing to quality healthcare delivery
Full Job Description
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Work Shift
Day

Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time
8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Drive hospital logistics operations (AMBH, SR, HS), ambulatory care logistics operations, warehouse operations, distributor (Cardinal Health / Mckesson) performance management, procedural supply chain operations for hospital-based and surgery centers, and mail room operations.

Experience
  • 10 years of experience leading Supply Chain operations, preferably in an Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) or other industries such as Retail Warehouse Management, Manufacturers and Logistics companies
  • Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams and to develop individual team members
  • Thorough knowledge and experience of process analysis, strategy development, policies and procedures, large scale change management and organizational development functions
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead collaborative, cross-functional project teams


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree
  • Professional certification in procurement discipline (i.e. CMRP, PMP, CPM, and APICS) or Lean Six-Sigma process improvement experience
  • Eight (8) years of management experience in supply chain healthcare or comparable industry; supply chain healthcare experience in a multi-entity
  • Workday or Lawson experience preferred but extensive ERP knowledge is required
  • Experience implementing a point of use technology at clinical and procedural areas
  • Experience with design and implementation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) in a hospital or warehouse setting


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, supply chain management or related field required


Certification Summary
  • No professional certifications required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across Supply Chain functions, including warehouse, hospital logistics & distribution, inventory management, linen, Health Technology Management and procedural supply chain.
  • People Development: Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused culture anchored in accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Influence and Collaboration: Builds trust with leaders, clinical and operational team across hospital and ambulatory care locations.
  • Leadership Presence: Communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders
  • Resilience: Maintains composure and guides teams through challenges


Job Responsibilities
  • High Supply Availability and Order Fulfillment rates (> 99% ) with direct impact to high-quality patient care.
  • Streamline and manage a highly efficient / cost-effective logistics and distribution model for the system which includes hospitals, procedural areas, primary care, urgent care and other ambulatory care locations.
  • Effective management of inventory and turns across all stocking locations
  • Effective management of clinical and non-clinical assets for the enterprise
  • Effective management of linen operations across the system - Improved availability, quality and utilization.


Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Director/Senior Director

About Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is a pediatric healthcare system that provides a range of services to children and families in the Atlanta area. The system includes three hospitals, 27 neighborhood locations, and a network of more than 600 pediatric physicians. CHOA is committed to providing high-quality, family-centered care to its patients, and is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. The system's services include primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and more. CHOA is also involved in research and education, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children everywhere.
Learn more about Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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